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The hatchling is too scared to move. It backs into the corner of the pool and whimpers. Nerai climbs in beside it, the cold water soaking her legs, and holds out her open hands. 'I'm not them,' she whispers. 'I'm here to get you out.'
Slowly the hatchling creeps forward and climbs into her arms. Nerai carries it out of the pool and toward the sea-gate, water dripping from them both. The yard is empty and silent. The way is clear.
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At the shore, Nerai lowers the hatchling into the waves. For a moment it sinks, and her heart drops. Then its wings flare open underwater, glowing silver, and it shoots away strong and sure. The runt was never weak. It just needed a chance.
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